(310) 314-3222
5 Dudley Ave
Venice,
CA
90291
33.9941
-118.4798
Neighborhoods: West LA, Venice
What People Are Saying About Piccolo Cipriani
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – The 5 Dudley address should be familiar to foodies who once flocked to the eponymous restaurant formerly occupying this beach-adjacent space. With few interior changes--Venetian carnival masks and photographs of the watery city--the room bustles with the energy of co-owner Stafano de Lorenzo, formerly of Il Moro, while well-heeled locals contribute to the cheerful din. – – The Food – Delicate flavors of northern Italian cuisine blossom in the hands of Antonio Mure (Locanda Veneta and Valentino in Las Vegas). Fettuccini with black truffles features al dente…
10/29/09
one word....AMAZING
by loves to eat GREAT food
Piccolo is by far the best place to eat in Los Angeles!! It's very romantic, the food is bursting with flavor and all the people who work there make you feel so comfortable! I have been here many times and every time i go i know i will be more then satisfied. The food is executed so well and the menu changes all the time so there is always something new to try. Whenever people come into town and want a great dinner this is always the best place to go, and its not al stuffy like some places in LA.....If you haven't tried it trust me you will LOVE it!
- Pros: great service!!
09/28/09
Description out of date
by Jerry R
I used to go to this place all the time, but now it's terrible. The management listed in the description (Stafano de Lorenzo) does not own / work there anymore. Has gone downhill fast. I also agree with the recent reviews about long waits for reserved tables (only a problem on weekends) and rude staff (every day of the week) !
I'm also shocked by some of the reviews that describe this restaurant as the best Italian in LA. That was never true - even before the management change. There is a lot of pride among people that live here in Venice and I think that is going to the reviewer's heads. There are many better Italians in Brentwood and Beverly Hills.
- Pros: zip
- Cons: New Management
08/31/09
Be Very Careful !
by AGJH
Having eaten at this restaurant previously and enjoyed the food, I was delighted to find that one could finally make
reservations, something the restaurant has refused to do in the past. Despite making a reservation, (her birthday treat), my wife and I were left standing outside the restaurant for 45 minutes. We were not alone. One poor elderly couple were left standing without being offered chairs for the same amount of time, in what is not considered a safe neighborhood at night. We were told "just 2 more minutes" about every 15 minutes or so. In the end, we gave up, who knows how long we would have been made to wait. My complaint was met with rudeness and lies by the management. The food may still be good here, but if you're planning a special occasion, forget it !
Interesting to note that larger parties without reservations were given preference. Greed may be their downfall.
- Pros: Unknown
- Cons: Rude and Uncaring Staff
The Details on Piccolo Cipriani
When to Go:
Arrive early; reservations aren't accepted and the place is typically packed by 7pm.
What to Drink:
The wine list is a limited, well-chosen collection of mostly Italian wines. If you prefer something else, bring it. Corkage is $20.
Save Time:
Any of the dozen varieties of house-baked bread can be ordered to go.
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